venture

²venture

noun

Definition of VENTURE

1

obsolete : destiny, fortune, chance

2

a : an undertaking involving chance, risk, or danger; especially : a speculative business enterprise b : a venturesome act

3

: something (as money or property) at stake in a speculative venture

— at a venture

: at random <a certain man drew a bow at a venture, and smote the king — 1 Kings 22:34 (Authorized Version)>

Examples of VENTURE

1. a venture into the unknown
2. <their latest business venture failed big-time>

First Known Use of VENTURE

15th century

Related to VENTURE

Synonyms: adventure, chance, crapshoot, enterprise, flier (also flyer), flutter [chiefly British], speculation, throw, gamble

Antonyms: sure thing

Related Words: bet, hazard, stake, wager; liberty; dark horse, long shot, play

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Other Business Terms

amortize, caveat emptor, clearinghouse, divest, due diligence, emolument, green-collar, marque, overhead, perquisite

Rhymes with VENTURE

bencher, censure, denture, drencher, quencher, trencher, wencher